Do you want to learn how to keep up with updates to our web site? Learn more about the State Library's RSS Feeds/News Feeds in this week's Lion's Roar.

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How important are South Carolina's Libraries? How important are the Friends Groups made up of local volunteers who support them? According to the proclamation issued by Governor Sanford declaring October 17-23, 2010, Friends of the Library Week, they are very important.

Looking for a great storytime book for children? Watch the Reading Rooster Reads reading The Crayon Box that Talked by Shane Derolf.

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"In October, Americans observe National Disability Employment Awareness Month by paying tribute to the accomplishments of the men and women with disabilities whose work helps keep the nation's economy strong and by reaffirming their commitment to ensure equal opportunity for all citizens."

To learn more, follow the link to the Library of Congress website.

October 1, 2010 marked the end of the production of four track cassettes for the State Library's Talking Book Services (TBS) patrons. Diminishing guaranteed availability of supplies has forced this cessation of audiobook production on cassette. Now first-time produced National Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS) audiobooks will be available only on flash memory cartridges and online.

South Carolina consistently receives poor scores in regards to basic education and literacy. But many literacy service providers, educators, businesses, and other passionate volunteers are determined to break the intergenerational cycle of low literacy in our state.

Learn more about how the SC State Library is helping libraries statewide with workforce development. For more information about WorkSC, please contact Jason Broughton, Workforce Development Trainer, at jbroughton@statelibrary.sc.gov or 803-734-8576.

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Helen Fellers, Coordinator of the SC Center for Children's Books and Literacy located at the SC State Library recommends some great books for fall.

You can watch the video at the State Library's YouTube channel.

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The South Carolina Library Association will hold its annual conference in Myrtle Beach, October 20-22. This year's theme is: Advocacy from the Ground Up. The Annual Conference will be a premiere continuing education event offering dozens of workshops and networking opportunities.

The South Carolina Library Association will hold its annual conference in Myrtle Beach, October 20-22. This year's theme is: Advocacy from the Ground Up. The Annual Conference will be a premiere continuing education event offering dozens of workshops and networking opportunities.